Odd Job Man Bovey Tracey Devon

Odd Job Man Bovey Tracey Devon: For a good number of property owners there'll be occasions when there are odd jobs that want doing around the house in Bovey Tracey, that are beyond the abilities of your regular DIY person. And even when you have the skills to tackle the work yourself, maybe you do not have the spare time, you might not have the necessary tools and equipment or you may not have the inclination to carry out the task. This is a scenario where locating a local Bovey Tracey odd job man will be a good idea so as to get the job completed quickly and efficiently. Although you will find there are lots of Bovey Tracey odd job men or women out there, make sure you get an individual that you can rely on to do a good job and that you will be able to employ again in the future for other assignments.

You may be pleasantly surprised at just how many different projects your local Bovey Tracey odd job man can do around your home. It won't just be the most obvious odd jobs such as flat pack furniture assembly, tidying the garden or putting up some shelves, he/she may also have the ability to tackle far more involved work for instance fixing together some decking for your garden, repairing some kitchen units or constructing some cupboards under the staircase. Clearly, this will depend on the skillsets of the odd job man/woman you have chosen, therefore be certain that you match your odd job man with the specific task that you need doing. And bear in mind that as soon as you have found a decent odd job man in Bovey Tracey, you will likely be calling him in for even more jobs at some point in the future.

1. Define exactly what your project is. Making a full list of your jobs, should be your first priority. Bear in mind that hanging pictures, assembling flat pack furniture, repairing a fence or putting up shelves, are the best kinds of job to give to an odd job man. You should hire a skilled Bovey Tracey tradesman if you have more complex jobs such as electrical work, plumbing or gas fitting.

2. Shop around. Speak to a minimum of three Bovey Tracey odd job men and where possible check any online reviews that are available. Question them about their experience and whether they have particular fields of expertise. Ask for any references they may have from former clients. Verify that each potential odd job man has the experience and skill to do your job properly.

3. Check out images of jobs completed. If they have one, ask to see a portfolio of their work. Seeing some images of work that they have previously done will help you to see what they are capable of. Check out their website or Facebook page for photos and comments from customers.

4. Beware of con-men. Do not even consider hiring anyone who knocks on your front door uninvited. Any Bovey Tracey odd job man/woman who asks for payment upfront should also set the alarm bells ringing, so steer clear of people that do this. Asking for payment upfront is a definate no-no and any odd job man in Bovey Tracey asking for this should not be trusted.

5. Get everything written down. Get complete details of the work, a schedule for payment and itemized costs in a written agreement and insist that he/she signs it. Starting and completion times for the work should be set out clearly in the agreement. It is essential to get everything in writing that has been agreed with your odd job man.

6. Ask for the work to be guaranteed. Giving a guarantee for one year is something that certain Bovey Tracey odd job men will be happy to do. You might be more inclined to employ an odd job man/woman who is prepared to give a written guarantee for their work.

7. Inspect everything. Before paying your odd job man, be sure to check the work carried out. Make sure everything has been completed for the agreed price and that you are happy with the quality of the work. Generally speaking your average odd job man will happily run through everything with you to ensure you are satisfied with the job.